LIFE SKILLS COACH CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - YWCA Toronto

YWCA TorontoLIFE SKILLS COACHCERTIFICATE PROGRAMPhase 2Phase 2- Dynamics of Life Skills Coaching (3 days)(The pre-requisite for this program is Ph 1 - Foundations of Life Skills Coaching)In Dynamics of Life Skills you will examine the profile of competenciesLife Skills coaches develop to successfully manage their groups. As aresult of this course you will learn the importance of effective lessondesign, identify appropriate interventions related to group behaviour,assess group coaching skills and set goals for further development.By the end of this program you will,• Examine the principles and application of the Life Skills Model• Analyze the structural components of Lesson Design• Identify the impact of behaviours in groups• Explore appropriate interventions for challenging behaviours• Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Life Skills Coaches• Create a path for continued professional developmentCourse Fee: $ 675*Registration: YWCA TORONTOOnline at: ywcatoronto.org/store/homeDownload registration form at: www.ywcatoronto.org/lifeskillsLocation: YWCA TORONTO3090 Kingston Road, 3 rd Floor, Scarborough, ON M1M 1P2Contact UsYWCA Toronto: Lea RideoutT | 416.531.3900 ext.270 E | lifeskills@ywcatoronto.org W | ywcatoronto.org*Student fee of $475 available only for Toronto Sessions. Proof of student transcript required.Our clients say…“Phase 2 allowedme to understandhow to deal withhealthy or toxicgroup dynamics.”“I now realize howmy leadershipstyle contributesand/or hindersgroupdevelopment.”“Now I feel betterprepared to leadmy groups throughunforgettablelearningexperiences.”

Life Skills Coach Certificate© Phase 2 Training3 Days Course OutlineRecommendations• Phase 2 is intended for experienced Life Skills coaches with 60 or more hours of experience asgroup leaders and facilitators.• This program maintains the experiential leaning tradition of Life Skills training but has a higherlevel of cognitive content requiring previous reading of the text book “The New Dynamics ofLife Skills Coaching” acquired in Phase 1.Session 1 - Principles of the Life Skills Model• Understand the origins and ultimate goals of the Life Skills models• Examine the construction of the lesson model and understand its significance• Examine their own group coaching experience and current skills levels• Critique personal coaching skills and identify skills development goals for this programSession 2 - Lesson Design• Review your original Life Skills lesson against the requirements of the Life Skills model• Discuss changes to your lesson plan to determine its structural soundness• Improve your lesson to reflect the complete learning circle as required by the Life Skills model• Practice the implementation of a complete Life Skills modelSession 3 - Understanding Group Behaviour• Observe and name a variety of behaviours in groups• Identify the impact of various unmet needs on group dynamics• Analyze and select appropriate intervention strategies• Examine interactions within the group and reflect on the group responses to ownbehaviourSession 4 – Resources Forum• Students are invited to bring resources to share with colleagues and peers• Lesson material, such as warm ups, evaluations, group activities• Content resources, such as books and web sites• Tips and techniques using media in Life Skills coachingSession 5 – Life Skills Coach Competencies• Illustrate and articulate personal perspectives about the roles and responsibilities of LifeSkills Coaches• Self-asses their own Life Skills competencies using GAP analysis• Create a learning contract for continued professional development in Life Skills Coaching• Present their own Life Skills Coach profile to groupEarning the CertificateParticipants must complete the following requirements to be awarded a certificate:• Bring an original NewStart Life Skills lesson plan designed by the participant• Participate in self-analysis and self-assessment of coaching skills• Develop and present their unique profile as a Life Skills Coach• Create a coaching contract for continued professional development• Full attendance or completion of work assignments for a missed class (missing more than twoclasses requires participants to retake the program).